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Walter Group Real Estate Attends 2025 Forbes Global Properties Agents Conference in Palm Beach
Last week, the Walter Group Real Estate team had the privilege of attending the 2025 Agents Conference of Forbes Global Properties, hosted at the prestigious Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach on October 8–9. Described by Forbes Global Properties as “an exclusive...
Rosewood Residences Lido Key October 2025 Construction Update
Projected Delivery: 2nd Quarter 2026 The Rosewood Residences Lido Key continues to rise along Sarasota’s Gulf Coast, with construction entering its final phases. As of October 1, 2025, the project remains on schedule, and visible progress can be seen across every...
Understanding Your Florida Property Taxes: A Quick Guide for Sarasota and Manatee County Homeowners
Steve Walter - Walter Group Each year around this time, many of our clients reach out with questions about the property tax correspondence they’ve received from Sarasota or Manatee County. Florida’s property tax system can appear complicated at first glance, but a few...
August 2025 Market Insights: Sarasota Islands Luxury Waterfront Real Estate
Understanding the Current Market on Longboat Key Steve Walter - Walter GroupWe’re often asked about our opinion on the general state of the real estate market in our little niche of the world on Longboat Key. Our clients are frequently elsewhere for a substantial...
Maximizing Property Insurance Value: A Strategic Approach for Longboat Key Homeowners
Longboat Key's Beauty and Property Risks Longboat Key is famous for its beautiful beaches. The presence of various amenities makes it appealing to residents. However, it's crucial to mention that the area is also prone to hurricanes. For homeowners in Longboat Key,...
Rosewood Residences Lido Key April 2024 Construction Update
As of April 1st, 2024, Rosewood Residences Lido Key construction is progressing nicely! During construction, we will send updates on our progress. Below is a list of recent on site activities: West placing boom being set in place. Columns and shear walls on level 3...
Discover the New Longboat Pass Bridge Options
SR 789's sole link between LBK, Bradenton Beach, and AMI is aging. It needs urgent attention. The bridge was built in 1957 and last repaired in 2005. It is a vital route for normal travel, but it becomes especially crucial during evacuations. Unveiling Longboat Pass...
Longboat Key Florida Stone Crab Season: Everything You Need to Know
How do you know it's Stone Crab Season on Longboat Key? We were showing a property to clients by boat this afternoon and suddenly realized it’s October 5th. What’s October 5th, you ask? It’s 10 days prior to the start of stone crab season; the 1st day traps can be...
Longboat Key, Anna Maria, and Sarasota Bridge Clearances: Everything You Need to Know as a Boater
We've compiled in this post the bridge clearances between low and high tides for the bridges surrounding Longboat Key and Sarasota County. We hope our experience as long-time local Longboat Key waterfront realtors will help you become more familiar with Longboat Key...
Private Luxury Gated Communities on Longboat Key
Explore luxury living in private gated communities on Longboat Key. Discover the elegance of Gulfside communities such as L'Ambiance, Lighthouse Point, and Positano, boasting private beaches, top-tier amenities, and captivating Gulf views. Or immerse yourself in the...